Why the poppy?

An army surgeon wrote these words as he stood outside a dressing stating, taking a break from saving lives. Today they are read at Remembrance Services around the world.

Poppies grow where the soil has been disturbed - in this case, by war.

Poppies are sold by the Royal British Legion, a charity dedicated to helping war veterans. People buy and wear the poppies both to give money, and as a sign of respect for those who fought.